Digital Label Press Operator

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Press Operator to join our label-printing operation and run our Xeikon digital press.

PRINT EXPERIANCE REQUIRED - Xeikon experience is NOT required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who already has experience operating production printing equipment and understands the fundamentals of running a press, maintaining print quality, following job specifications and troubleshooting production issues.

Experience with digital printing, flexographic printing, label presses, commercial printing or similar production equipment is strongly preferred.

If you are a strong press operator who is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented and willing to learn, we want to hear from you.

Our production is focused on pressure-sensitive labels and stickers using materials such as BOPP film, metallized PET and other common label stocks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate our Xeikon digital label press.
• Learn the Xeikon press and workflow through hands-on training.
• Review job tickets, artwork and production specifications before running jobs.
• Load and change roll-fed label materials.
• Set up and verify print jobs through the press workflow.
• Monitor print quality throughout each production run.
• Check color, registration, print clarity, dimensions and overall product quality.
• Identify and troubleshoot printing, material and equipment issues.
• Perform job changeovers and routine press adjustments.
• Minimize material waste and production downtime.
• Perform daily cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
• Complete production and material-usage documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Work closely with our prepress and graphic-design team when artwork or production issues arise.
• Work independently once fully trained.

QualificationsRequired

• At least 1 year of experience operating a printing press or similar production printing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow job tickets, measurements and production specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred – Not Required

• Digital printing experience.
• Label or sticker printing experience.
• Flexographic printing experience.
• Experience with Xeikon, HP Indigo, Domino, Durst, Epson, Mark Andy or similar printing equipment.
• Experience with roll-fed materials.
• Knowledge of BOPP, metallized PET or pressure-sensitive label materials.
• Prepress or Adobe Illustrator experience.

We are willing to train a strong press operator who does not have previous Xeikon experience.

What We Are Looking For

We care more about finding the right operator than finding someone who has already worked on this exact press.

A successful candidate will be:

• Mechanically inclined
• Dependable
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable troubleshooting equipment
• Able to recognize print-quality problems
• Willing to learn new equipment
• Able to take ownership of the press and production quality

Benefits

• Access to health insurance through the company’s discounted group plan.
• Employees are responsible for 100% of the cost of their selected insurance coverage through payroll deduction. The company does not currently contribute toward insurance premiums.
• Dental and vision coverage options may also be available through the group plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount.
• Consistent 40-hour, Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Participation in the company’s insurance plan is optional.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on production position that requires standing for extended periods, working around printing equipment and handling rolls of label material.

We are looking for someone who wants to learn the equipment, become highly proficient on the Xeikon press and take ownership of producing consistent, high-quality label work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Since you have PRINT Press experience, which print press did you use?

Experience:

• PRINT Press (ONLY PRINT PRESS): 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30